A Lonely Ghost Summer

Disconnect to reconnect. This was my motto during the month I spent in Barcelona, Spain as a student last summer … anyone that knew me, heard me say it over and over everyday. This mantra of mine was inspired by experiences living in Barca and by the brand Lonely Ghost, as their connection collection had just been announced.

So, I took this inspiration & ran… striving to form rich connections all summer in Barca & growing in my understanding of what it looks like to truly disconnect- get away from all the noise, all the constant voices, and find a home with myself, a city an ocean away, and newfound community.

Flash forward to this summer, where I’ve had the privilege of being back in Barca as an intern… I find myself living out many parallels this time around, and actually found myself at sunrise matching with my friend Lauren in lonely ghost Connect hoodies. What a coincidence. The Lord has given me so many sweet hints and almost “easter eggs” of sort throughout my time here & it’s been a beautiful reminder that He knew I’d be here. He knew I’d be back in Barca. He knew I’d make new life giving friendships (especially friends who also have the same lonely ghost hoodie)… He knew I’d need to be here to learn more about authentic connection. & He knew I’d see this sunrise.

‘Coincidences’ exist to reassure you you’re in the exact right place. I’ve learned this as He has reminded me in so many ways, He is in control and I’m exactly where i’m supposed to be. I am in constant awe of the way God knits all of our stories so intentionally together, and so thankful for such intentional and sweet friends of mine + our adventures that point me to Him!